Mauricio Pochettino has knocked back suggestions Dani Osvaldo is unsettled at Saints and has backed his fit again record signing to be a big hit in the Premier League.

HULL DAILY MAIL

Steve Bruce will ask his Hull City side to dig deep into their fitness reserves as they bid to end a taxing week on a high at home to Sunderland tomorrow.

YORKSHIRE EVENING POST

Brian McDermott wants Saturday's clash with Yeovil Town to be the start of a convincing push to the turn of the year after breaking cover and talking up Leeds United's chances of reaching the play-offs this season.

NOTTINGHAM POST

David Vaughan wants to help bring good football - and success - to Nottingham Forest.

LEICESTER MERCURY

Leicester City manager Nigel Pearson has refused to get drawn into speculation over new contracts as he believes it is counter-productive to his side's current form.

THE BOLTON NEWS

Wanderers are still feeling Liam Feeney's absence as they travel to Bournemouth - but Dougie Freedman has not ruled out bringing the winger back to the Reebok in the next transfer window.

Readers' Comments

till I suppose it still gives him at least another year in the job. By the time it comes around , he can always make up another excuse. First it was 3 months , then a year .....Next year ? Whats his excuse with Van Persie ?